The hormones that the adrenals make are all derived from cholesterol.
B vitamins and minerals are also required for the chemical reactions that build the hormone molecules.
All of these substrates and co-factors come from the food you eat.
So which are the best foods for supporting your adrenals?
I like to have liver twice a week.
They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.
These toxic metals increase inflammation and add to the strain on one’s adrenals.
Clarified butter, or ghee
In clarified butter, casein, the milk protein, is removed.
Since pesticides are concentrated in the fat, it’s preferable to avoid conventional dairy.
Instead, consume grass-fed, organic butter and ghee.
Nonstarchy vegetables
The wider the variety of vegetables, the better.
They also stimulate spikes in insulin and drops in blood sugar with a resulting spike in adrenal hormones.
It’s better to avoid all sugar entirely.
Eat more vegetables instead.
Gluten-containing grains
Gluten is the protein in wheat, rye, barley, and many ancient grains.
Many people with chronic health challenges have unrecognized gluten sensitivity.
The foods we eat and the foods we avoid are the bedrock of creating health.
Changing our diets can lead to the beginning of recovery.
